Lumpectomies are a common cancer removal surgery for animals. As with any surgery, there are some risks associated with lumpectomies. However, these risks are usually low and the benefits of the procedure often outweigh the risks. As with all anaesthetics, the risks can be minimised by performing pre-anaesthetic blood testing.
Lumpectomies are performed to remove a variety of masses such as fatty lipomas, warts, and benign and cancerous masses. Vets can diagnose masses prior to removal by performing in-house fine needle aspirates. The cells removed by the fine needle aspirate are closely looked at under the microscope.
Recovery time is usually between 10-14 days depending on the size, area and number of lumps removed.
If you’ve noticed a suspicious lump anywhere on your pet, please bring them in for an assessment by our vets as soon as possible.
